Estimating the Stability of Orthodontic Micro-implant after Applying Orthodontic Force "An Experimental in Vivo Study"

• Main Authors: Khudair A Al-Jumaili (Author), Saba H Al-Zubaidi (Author), Mohammad S Suleiman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of Mosul, College of Dentistry, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 10.33899/rden.2012.84761; 1812-1217; 1998-0345
• Keywords: micro-screw implant; stability.; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 154-161 (2013)

Aims: To evaluate weather micro-screw implants remain stationary or move against orthodontic forces during different healing periods (immediate loading, loading after 2 weeks and 4 weeks). Materials and Methods: Thirty micro-screw implants were implanted in 6 rabbits. These rabbits divided into 3 groups (2 in each group). The first group received loading immediaty after implantation. The second and third groups received loading after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of healing period respectively. The stability of these implants was measured using periotest device before and after loading. The data was ana-lyzed using descriptive statistic, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Duncan Multiple analysis range test and student t-test. Result: Among the three groups, the first group having a significant greater stability of micro-screw implants immediately before and after loading and after 2 weeks of loading period. Conclusion: micro-screw implants can be loaded immediately after implantation with light orthodontic force; also these implants can be loaded after 4 weeks of healing period.